When does reviewing become touting?

[pegman8]

A question for the mods.
How many times can you review the same s.p. before it it regarded as touting?

[thatsaint]

if you're a punter, why would you have any interest in touting for them?

I think you can review the same person within 6 months of the last one, if there is anything different to add. If you have the same experience every time you go, you're not adding anything for the community. However, this only applies if you did the previous review. You should review every different WG you see, for the good of the community

[DastardlyDick]

As #1 said, unless there's a  significant change in the service provided, for example, charging extra for something previously included in the basic price, there's not (IMO) much point in doing another review for the same SP.

[JontyR]

Unless there is a significant difference in the type of service it is probably more reasonable to add a comment to your exisitng report but that should probably focus on the consistency of delvier or otherwise.

[daviemac]

The simple answer is it all depends on the content of the reviews, there is no limit on how often the same SP can be reviewed but a member reviewing the same SP multiple times runs the risk of accusations of touting and possibly posting reviews in exchange for preferential treatment.

We rely on members using their common sense, the reviewer should put themselves in the position of the reader and consider what they would find the most useful if they were looking to book the escort.

Multiple reviews of the same escort by the same member only shows she provides a good service to one punter whereas multiple reviews by different punters show she provides a good service to anyone who walks through the door.

The general rule of thumb is if there is no noticeable difference in the services provided on a repeat visit within a relatively short space of time a comment, such as "been again just as good etc", on the last review they posted is better than a new review.

[Doc Holliday]

if you're a punter, why would you have any interest in touting for them?

It's not uncommon. The reasons can be broad and complex. Often it is just about trying to impress the SP or gain favours. An extension of this is 'white knighting' ie leaping to support an SP who has received negative criticism. Then there are other more sinister reasons 

[Fuzzyduck]

I would add that it's not all about the reviews. A punter could have reviewed a SP just once but be all over other people's reviews talking her up.

[scutty brown]

A question for the mods.
How many times can you review the same s.p. before it it regarded as touting?

There's no specific rule as different situations can need different answers.
It's simple: if it looks like advertising or touting, you can't do it. Common sense applies: does what you want to do appear reasonable?

[Mstar86]

I would add that it's not all about the reviews. A punter could have reviewed a SP just once but be all over other people's reviews talking her up.

I’ve often felt I’ve accidentally done this but that’s because in the niche I’m in (BigBum / BBL / Bimbo) I feel we like receiving recommendations from people we know have similar tastes.

Like I could read 10 reviews all saying positive and a girl has a big bum…. But 1 comment from a big bum connoisseur saying to relax expectations as it’s not “that big” would be massively more helpful for me.

So it works the opposite way when someone I trust is hyping a girl up, I know it’s one I’ve got to try.

Fine line and guess as Davie & Scutty say “common Sense”

[pegman8]

Thanks all. Most helpful.

[Demon8]

I review girls who at the time have fewer than 8/0/0 on here and only find myself punting when travelling for work or away for some hobby (i haven't punted in a while though, East Anglia is dead!) - as such I have been playing it safe and seeing girls with plenty of good reviews and doubt I would add much value.


I think some touting is fine, there is a premier league of SP's here and they remain as good as they are because they have a reputation to uphold.

[daviemac]

seeing girls with plenty of good reviews and doubt I would add much value.

That is not the attitude we expect on here every review adds value, the more reviews from different punters the better.

I think some touting is fine,

Under no circumstances is any form of touting 'fine' we are not here to promote escorts, this site is for the benefit of punters and to that end reviews are the life blood of the forum.

The OP of this thread directed his question to the mods, a mod has answered it, what we don't need is misinformation being posted.

Maybe you should reread the rules. There's a link at the bottom of every page.

1 Site ethos/mission
This Forum puts the interests of Punters first through the sharing of Reviews. The Forum does not endorse or promote any service provider or any other site. This site is totally independent—no favouritism, special treatment, vested interests, or pandering to service providers. We encourage all members to share their reviews to help others and keep the community thriving. General chat relating to Punting is allowed on the appropriate board.

4 Reviews
A new review thread can only be created once a service provider has agreed to a booking. A meeting does not need to occur, and money does not need to change hands. The only criterion is that she has accepted the initial booking. Members can post more than one review about an SP, but touting will result in a ban.[/b][/u]

[puntingking]

Let me re-word it for you in what you actually mean when you say "touting"

I think some advertising is fine,

Escorts have their own forum.
This forum is to only help punters.
Touting would not help punters one bit but will only benefit sex workers.
This forum exist not to benefit sex workers but to benefit punters in deciding who to see. 

[daviemac]

Let me re-word it for you in what you actually mean when you say "touting"


Escorts have their own forum.
This forum is to only help punters.
Touting would not help punters one bit but will only benefit sex workers.
This forum exist not to benefit sex workers but to benefit punters in deciding who to see. 

Is that not what as a moderator I have said, why do you need to get involved?   

I also made a comment about misinformation being posted, advertising is NOT fine, that is against the rules of this site just as much as touting is.

This is a review site not an advertising site.

[Stevelondon]

I’ve actually read that a few times on here from different folk.
Something along the lines of,
“This SP has a lot of reviews so I see no reason to add to them”

It just smacks of laziness as far as I’m concerned.

As for reviewing the same SP you have already reviewed.
It’s a poser sometimes. As Davie mentions. Simply saying something like “Been again, same great service” is ok as far as I’m concerned.
But yet.
You are always going to get someone thinking you are white knighting (even cunt struck maybe) 😀

Just by saying that 🤷🏼

[puntingking]

Is that not what as a moderator I have said, why do you need to get involved?   

I also made a comment about misinformation being posted, advertising is NOT fine, that is against the rules of this site just as much as touting is.

This is a review site not an advertising site.

I agree with you daviemac. I was just telling the other member that touting also means advertising. Which I also disagree with.



I also didn't realise this was a mod question 

[Munter84]

If a repeat visit to an SP basically reinforces, or only slightly deviates from, your initial review, just self-bump your original review with a brief update. "Saw this SP again, hourly price has risen £20, otherwise services are still as before". Something like that.

If you have two experiences with an SP that are notably different (say a positive followed by a negative) then I would say post two reviews. The different ratings deserve to be made public and taken into overall consideration.

That's my tuppence anyway.

[daviemac]

I agree with you daviemac. I was just telling the other member that touting also means advertising. Which I also disagree with.



I also didn't realise this was a mod question 

Who decides if a post or review on here is classed as touting or not and takes action where needed?   

We get loads of reports about posts and reviews that members think is touting, some we agree with and some we don't, if we agree we may merge it with their last review or leave it and warn them about future posts. If we don't agree we will leave it but may also warn.

I should add that the mods team is a collective and if one of us posts something about the rules etc that is not correct it will be pointed out in the mods area and corrected if needed, so rest assured what one mod says goes for all.

[Demon8]

I agree with you daviemac. I was just telling the other member that touting also means advertising. Which I also disagree with.



I also didn't realise this was a mod question 

I was not aware touting was explicity stated in the rules, I thought it was advertising. What I meant by "touting is fine" was that if I were really impressed with a service id consider it appropriate to perhaps come off as a bit extra-positive in the review.

To be honest I always considered touting as somewhat of slang term which is why I may have assumed it meant explicity advertising a service. I was not born in the UK and must admit im not familiar with the terminologies use day to day here either.


We learn and improve...

[GreyDave]

  I must admit to feeling a bit confused about this and not wanting to step over the line from Mad Fanboy which I probaly am to Touting Pimp ...

I am a regular user of a local flat which changes girls weekly and some times twice weekly the girls a mix of 20-40 Asian /Chinese have mostly been Very good to great I ve only had a few meh punts there and walked away  afew times too. i try and put my age shape in review to give an idea of what sort of bloke the reveiw is written by .I know a younger guy is gonna be up for more a fitter gut and better equiped will want to hear diffrently too the trouble is the advert on Viva is for shame adress with made up names I argge too that the reveiw is pretty useless as the girl will go in a few days after ive posted . As a result of this the last few vists walking and punting Ive not wanted to reveiw as I thought it is just another one of the same. As i type this im think it might be that Ill add some line to one of my older reveiws of place as its the place host the Wg that week....gawd im confused as its a thin line   I used to go to the Funhouse ( which I and others enjoyed )Zena etal and felt the same about the girls there a few years ago then they sort of went down hill i expect titll happen there too     

[puntingking]

We learn and improve...

 

[jeanphillipe]

I must admit to feeling a bit confused about this and not wanting to step over the line from Mad Fanboy which I probaly am to Touting Pimp ...

I am a regular user of a local flat which changes girls weekly and some times twice weekly the girls a mix of 20-40 Asian /Chinese have mostly been Very good to great I ve only had a few meh punts there and walked away  afew times too. i try and put my age shape in review to give an idea of what sort of bloke the reveiw is written by .I know a younger guy is gonna be up for more a fitter gut and better equiped will want to hear diffrently too the trouble is the advert on Viva is for shame adress with made up names I argge too that the reveiw is pretty useless as the girl will go in a few days after ive posted . As a result of this the last few vists walking and punting Ive not wanted to reveiw as I thought it is just another one of the same. As i type this im think it might be that Ill add some line to one of my older reveiws of place as its the place host the Wg that week....gawd im confused as its a thin line   I used to go to the Funhouse ( which I and others enjoyed )Zena etal and felt the same about the girls there a few years ago then they sort of went down hill i expect titll happen there too     

Your reviews a brilliant 

[WelshClipper]

I have contributed to this forum for ten years more or less, I have had my ups and downs and adapted to the changing rules as best I can.

The most important thing to me is to read my post several times before hitting the “post” button. This applies to my comments as much as my reviews.

I still screw up and get called out with what I say, but it does keep you on the right side of the rules.